Car needs a major tune up. What exactly does that entail?
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Car needs a major tune up. What exactly does that entail?
As the title reads, my 2000 Z28 needs a major tune up. My Z has needed it for quite some time. Not too long I had the transmission serviced and I also changed the fuel filter. (Forgot to mention it at first, but I also recently had the differential, oil and filter, changed)
Other than the obvious, what else does it entail?
Spark plugs
Wires
Oxygen sensors
Oil/filter
Engine flush
Coolant flush
Thanks,
Joel
Other than the obvious, what else does it entail?
Spark plugs
Wires
Oxygen sensors
Oil/filter
Engine flush
Coolant flush
Thanks,
Joel
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hi,
i concur with the other post for your tune. however, you may notice a learning curve after cleaning the maf/throttle body/injectors. often times it takes a few cycles to relearn proper idle.good luck make sure to gap plugs to specs and use anti-seize on plug threads. you will probably need to remove coil pack on passenger side rear #8 plug. a small piece of vacuum hose makes installation easier on plug install. use caution to avoid injury to back of hands
when working near firewall and plastic cover for windshield wipers.have a blessed day...........
jim
i concur with the other post for your tune. however, you may notice a learning curve after cleaning the maf/throttle body/injectors. often times it takes a few cycles to relearn proper idle.good luck make sure to gap plugs to specs and use anti-seize on plug threads. you will probably need to remove coil pack on passenger side rear #8 plug. a small piece of vacuum hose makes installation easier on plug install. use caution to avoid injury to back of hands
when working near firewall and plastic cover for windshield wipers.have a blessed day...........
jim
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I would change the 02 sensors. You'd be surprised, you may see gas mileage go up. Usually I consider a pretty good tune up as:
Plugs, wires, all belts, pcv valve (02s every 50-100k)...air filter, fuel filter...oil, trans fluid and filter (gear oil and flush the brakes every 50-100k)...timing chain/belt and water pump at 100k.
Plugs, wires, all belts, pcv valve (02s every 50-100k)...air filter, fuel filter...oil, trans fluid and filter (gear oil and flush the brakes every 50-100k)...timing chain/belt and water pump at 100k.